Platelet-rich plasma for healing after anal fistula surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the wound helps healing after surgery for a simple anal fistula. PRP uses your own blood to speed up recovery, and the goal is to see if it reduces pain and helps the wound close faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a simple, low anal fistula (not complex or high, and won't affect your bowel control after surgery).
- You do not have conditions that slow healing, like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tuberculosis, HIV, or anal cancer.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or low platelet count.
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes and are not taking immunosuppressive medications (like steroids or chemo).
- You have not had previous surgery for an anal fistula.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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